Auto Elec in Perth who understands Traxide

**gavinwibrow** · 13th January 2021, 03:32 PM

For the second time, I have managed to flatten my two car batteries while connected to my van parked overnight. Car batteries are just over 12 months old (Varta and SSB to replace the yellowtop), and worked fine otherwise - I check the voltage with my wee multimeter every month or two.

I have to assume the Traxide 160 has been miswired in some form, or I'm missing a cutoff of some type. I have a grey Anderson at the back of the D4 for van power, and a red Anderson for ESC, plus a half used flat 12 pin for indicators and lights, and a brake failsafe with battery in the van

I was connected to house power overnight, and the van battery is fully charged. Van has one of those multi faceted control systems for solar charging etc (BM PRO Genius).

So, where to go? Maybe the one previously recommended on here in Osborne Park who seem to understand the vagaries of LR electrics?

EDIT
Luckily still had 1 original fob and key cos the 2 x eBay specials were fob only, with no key to get in via front passenger door. About to call Tristan on here to see if he can do some locksmith magic.

AND, I tell a lie. Only the main battery was flat at 3V, SSB was at ~13V when RAC came. Did a quick flick of the in cab Traxide control, but still no start - so back to re-read the instructions for me.

**drivesafe** · 13th January 2021, 04:35 PM

Hi Gavin and when you have some time a multi meter handy, give me a call, day or evening and we can do some detective work.

I have a suspicion of what might be going on, but need to do some tests, while your vane is connected.

**gavinwibrow** · 13th January 2021, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi Gavin and when you have some time a multi meter handy, give me a call, day or evening and we can do some detective work.

I have a suspicion of what might be going on, but need to do some tests, while your vane is connected.

Thanks Tim. Did you reply before or after my EDIT?

I think this is the same problem I never quite managed to make contact with you about when in Queensland 18 months ago.

**drivesafe** · 13th January 2021, 04:53 PM

I posted before the edit.

Will read and get back to you.

**drivesafe** · 13th January 2021, 04:58 PM

OK read now, the cranking battery was too low.

There is a safety limit on how low the cranking battery can be and the jump start function will work.

Anything bellow 9V and the isolator ASSUMS the cranking battery is missing or shorted and will not turn on.

Again, when you get the time, call me, especially as it was just the cranking battery that went flat.

**gavinwibrow** · 13th January 2021, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by drivesafe

OK read now, the cranking battery was too low.

There is a safety limit on how low the cranking battery can be and the jump start function will work.

Anything bellow 9V and the isolator ASSUMS the cranking battery is missing or shorted and will not turn on.

Again, when you get the time, call me, especially as it was just the cranking battery that went flat.

Will do Tim, but might be a couple of weeks away - I suspect you have enough in the interim to keep you going

**drivesafe** · 13th January 2021, 05:32 PM

Just call when it suits you.

I suspect it is something as simple as the wrong setup on your caravan's Battery Management.

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